Den Chief Description and Self Evaluation

Den Leaders, if you don’t have a den chief or two to help with your den, contact your Boy Scout troop and see if they can provide one. A den chief is an invaluable resource for working with Cub Scouts.

The Den Chief is a Boy Scout who works with the Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts, and den leaders in the Cub Scout pack. They can lead games, participate in discussions, help with Scout skills, and more. They provide a link to Boy Scouts. When your Webelos cross over to the troop, they will feel like they already have a friend there.

When matching up den chiefs to dens, we always take age into consideration. A den chief should be several years older than the Cub Scouts he is working with. If you have a younger Scout who wants to be a den chief, put him with a young den. Webelos would be better off with a teenager as a den chief.

The description and requirements below are an example. Adjust them as necessary to meet the needs of your troop. The printable copy also includes a self evaluation form for the position.